Cassell's book of birds; vol. 3

Name: Cassell's book of birds; vol. 3
Author: Alfred Edmund Brehm

By Alfred Edmund Brehm

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The volume surveys bird families organized around their foraging strategies, emphasizing species that probe flowers, climb trunks, or extract insects from bark. It provides systematic accounts of morphology, plumage, beak and foot adaptations, vocal capacity, nesting methods, and habitat and distribution. Groups such as honeysuckers and hummingbirds, woodpeckers, nuthatches, tree-creepers, and hoopoes are described and compared, and engraved plates and colored illustrations accompany concise natural-history notes that link form and function to feeding ecology and breeding behavior.

About the Author

Alfred Edmund Brehm

Alfred Edmund Brehm was a German zoologist and author, renowned for his comprehensive works on animal life. His most notable contribution is the multi-volume series "Cassell's Book of Birds," which provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of various bird species, making it a valuable resource for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike. Additionally, Brehm's work "From North Pole to Equator: Studies of Wild Life and Scenes in Many Lands" showcases his extensive travels and observations of wildlife across different continents. His writings reflect a deep passion for nature and a commitment to educating the public about the animal kingdom.